Exercise in Pregnancy: What's Safe and What's Not

Maybe you used to run three times a week. Or maybe you have never exercised regularly in your life. Now you are pregnant, and you are asking the same question. Is it safe to keep moving, or should you slow right down? For generations, pregnant women were told to rest. Today the advice is very different. For most women, staying active is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. In this video, we are going to look at why exercise helps, how much to do and how hard to push, which activities are safe, and which ones to avoid, including the warning signs that mean stop. In this video: Why exercise helps How much to do, and how hard to push Which activities are safe What to avoid, and the signs that mean stop Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy: yes 1:23 At least 150 minutes a week 1:49 New to exercise, or already active? 2:35 Walking 3:10 Modified yoga and Pilates 3:49 Activities to avoid 4:32 Simple habits 5:16 Who should not exercise in pregnancy 5:49 Stop exercising and call 6:16 Exercise in pregnancy Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Exercise During Pregnancy. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition. Mayo Clinic. Pregnancy and exercise: Baby, let's move! NHS. Exercise in pregnancy. This video is for general education only. It is not medical advice and does not replace your doctor or midwife. If you are worried about yourself or your baby, contact your healthcare provider or emergency services. Subscribe to USA Healthcare Daily for clear, evidence-based pregnancy videos. #ExerciseDuringPregnancy #Pregnancy #PregnancyTips